# Safety

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> # Safety

### School of Chemistry Safety Officer:

Peter Ó Briain

([peter.obriain@tcd.ie](mailto:peter.obriain@tcd.ie), 01 896 2832)

Information related to Health and Safety in the School can be found on the School's website at <http://chemistry.tcd.ie/safety/>. When ordering chemicals, a risk assessment sheet must be completed for each chemical and should accompany the order.

Working out-of-hours

Weekdays: 18.00 - 09.00\
Weekends: all day\
Rules: You MUST sign in and out when working out-of-hours.

Log books may be found at the entrance of the Old Chemistry Building and the reception desk in the SNIAM Building. A "buddy" system should be observed (i.e. never work alone in the laboratory).